1968 Schwinn Paramount
I've got a 1968 chrome Schwinn paramount that's a tad bit too small for me.
Here are the specifications:
Serial number: L844 (Nov. 1968)
Seat tube: approx 62 cm (62cm) center to center; approx. 64 cm (64cm) center to top
Top tube: approx. 59cm center to center
Standover height (with 27" wheels): approx. 86cm (approx. 34")
Brooks Pro saddle has cracks, but still quite serviceable
Original Weinmann brakes and levers, with new gum Weinmann hoods
Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Record (not Nuovo Record)
Shifters: Campy bar-end
Crankset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Bottom bracket & headset: Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Campagnolo large flange hubs with 27" Mavic MA2 clincher rims
New bar tape and cable casings
Chrome is in great shape. Original decals are worn. Personally I wouldn't replace them. But if you want to , Waterford has them.
http://www.waterfordbikes.com/
Photos here:
http://www.wooljersey.com/
It's overall in very good condition -- actually pretty remarkable condition for a 40 year old bike! I believe it to be in mostly original condition except for the items noted above that I replaced (hoods, bar tape, cable casings) and I presume the wheels are not original since I believe the Mavic MA2 rims were not available until the 1970s.
I've got about $1300 into it. But I'm running out of space and need to thin the herd! So I'll take $1100 for it, plus shipping.
Happy to answer any questions.
Best,
David
David G. White
Burlington, VT